Introduction to the National FFA Organization STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES. 1. Demonstrate and develop an understanding of the FFA – past and present

Introduction to the Introduction to the National FFA National FFA OrganizationOrganization

STUDENT LEARNING STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES.OBJECTIVES.

1. Demonstrate and develop an understanding of 1. Demonstrate and develop an understanding of the FFA – past and present.the FFA – past and present.

2. Recognize organizational structure of the FFA.2. Recognize organizational structure of the FFA.

3. Wear the FFA jacket appropriately at 3. Wear the FFA jacket appropriately at appropriate times.appropriate times.

4. Describe official FFA dress for males and 4. Describe official FFA dress for males and females.females.

5. Identify Local, State, and National Officials 5. Identify Local, State, and National Officials and Officers.and Officers.

VocabularyVocabulary

Smith Hughes ActSmith Hughes Act Public Law 740Public Law 740 New Farmers of AmericaNew Farmers of America FFA DegreesFFA Degrees Active MemberActive Member Honorary MemberHonorary Member Collegiate MemberCollegiate Member Alumni MemberAlumni Member CreedCreed

Mission StatementMission Statement FFA FoundationFFA Foundation

Major Historical EventsMajor Historical Eventsin the FFAin the FFA

1928 Future Farmers of America was 1928 Future Farmers of America was founded.founded.

1939 National FFA Camp set up on 1939 National FFA Camp set up on land that formerly belonged to land that formerly belonged to George Washington in in Alexandria, George Washington in in Alexandria, Virginia. (The camp later became the Virginia. (The camp later became the National FFA Center.)National FFA Center.)


1944 National FFA Foundation was 1944 National FFA Foundation was formed to use funds from business formed to use funds from business and industry to support FFA and industry to support FFA activities.activities.

1950 Public Law 740 was passed by 1950 Public Law 740 was passed by Congress granting the FFA a federal Congress granting the FFA a federal charter.charter.


19581958 The National Future Farmer The National Future Farmer magazine was started.magazine was started.

1965 Consolidation with the New Farmers 1965 Consolidation with the New Farmers of America (NFA) strengthened the FFA. of America (NFA) strengthened the FFA. (NFA was an organization similar to the (NFA was an organization similar to the FFA for African American students.)FFA for African American students.)

1969 Female students were allowed to 1969 Female students were allowed to become members.become members.

1971 National FFA Alumni Association was 1971 National FFA Alumni Association was formed.formed.


1988 Name of the organization was 1988 Name of the organization was changed to National FFA Organization.changed to National FFA Organization.

1989 Name of 1989 Name of The National Future The National Future Farmer Farmer magazine was changed to magazine was changed to New New HorizonsHorizons..

1999 National FFA Center moved from 1999 National FFA Center moved from Alexandria, VA, to Indianapolis, IN.Alexandria, VA, to Indianapolis, IN.

1999 The National FFA Convention 1999 The National FFA Convention was moved to Louisville, Kentucky.was moved to Louisville, Kentucky.

Kinds of FFA Kinds of FFA MembershipMembership

1. Active1. Active 2. Alumni2. Alumni 3. Collegiate3. Collegiate 4. Honorary4. Honorary

FFA MottoFFA MottoLearning to DoLearning to DoDoing to LearnDoing to LearnEarning to LiveEarning to LiveLiving to ServeLiving to Serve

Colors of the FFAColors of the FFA

The colors of the FFA are National The colors of the FFA are National Blue and Corn Gold. Blue reminds us Blue and Corn Gold. Blue reminds us that the FFA is a national that the FFA is a national organization. Gold reminds us that organization. Gold reminds us that corn is a native American crop grown corn is a native American crop grown in every state.in every state.

Symbols of the FFA Symbols of the FFA EmblemEmblem

The FFA emblem The FFA emblem was designed with was designed with much thought and much thought and meaning. meaning.

It is made up of It is made up of five symbols.five symbols.


A cross-section of A cross-section of an ear of cornan ear of corn. The . The symbol of corn symbol of corn represents our represents our common common agricultural agricultural interests, is native interests, is native to America, and is to America, and is grown in every grown in every state.state.


The rising sunThe rising sun. It . It symbolizes symbolizes progress in progress in agriculture and the agriculture and the confidence that confidence that FFA members have FFA members have in the future. in the future.


The plowThe plow. It is a . It is a symbol of labor symbol of labor and tillage of the and tillage of the soil.soil.


The owlThe owl. It . It symbolizes wisdom symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.and knowledge.


The eagleThe eagle. This is . This is symbolic of the symbolic of the national scope of national scope of the FFA. the FFA.


The words The words “Agricultural “Agricultural Education“ Education“ surround the surround the letters “FFA.” This letters “FFA.” This tells us that FFA is tells us that FFA is an important part an important part of agriculture and of agriculture and agribusiness agribusiness programs.programs.

Organizational Structure of Organizational Structure of the FFAthe FFA

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Local Chapter

Parish Federation

DistrictLouisiana has 15

AreaLouisiana has 4 Areas

State Association

National FFA Organization

Some Guidelines ForSome Guidelines ForWearing the FFA JacketWearing the FFA Jacket

1. It should only be worn by FFA 1. It should only be worn by FFA members. members.

2. It should always be clean and neat.2. It should always be clean and neat. 3. It should only have the names of the 3. It should only have the names of the

state association and local chapter on state association and local chapter on the back. Individual’s name and office of the back. Individual’s name and office of honor should be on the front.honor should be on the front.

Some Guidelines ForSome Guidelines ForWearing the FFA JacketWearing the FFA Jacket

4. It should be worn with the zipper 4. It should be worn with the zipper fastened to all official FFA occasions. fastened to all official FFA occasions.

5. It should not be worn with apparel 5. It should not be worn with apparel bearing the insignia of other bearing the insignia of other organizations.organizations.

6. It should be worn with no more 6. It should be worn with no more than three medals beneath the than three medals beneath the individual’s name.individual’s name.

Official DressOfficial Dress

MalesMales FFA JacketFFA Jacket White Long Sleeve White Long Sleeve

Collared ShirtCollared Shirt Official FFA Tie, Official FFA Tie,

Black or Blue TieBlack or Blue Tie Black PantsBlack Pants Black SocksBlack Socks Black ShoesBlack Shoes

FemalesFemales FFA JacketFFA Jacket Whilte Long Sleeve Whilte Long Sleeve

Collared ShirtCollared Shirt Official FFA ScarfOfficial FFA Scarf Black Skirt or PantsBlack Skirt or Pants Black StockingsBlack Stockings Black ShoesBlack Shoes

Local, State, and National Local, State, and National FFA Officials and OfficersFFA Officials and Officers

National President:National President: State President:State President: Local President:Local President: National Advisor:National Advisor: National FFA Executive Secretary:National FFA Executive Secretary: Louisiana FFA Association Louisiana FFA Association

Executive Secretary:Executive Secretary:

Where to get more Where to get more informationinformation

http://www.ffa.orghttp://www.ffa.org

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Introduction to the National FFA Organization STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES. 1. Demonstrate and develop an understanding of the FFA – past and present